- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moriarty, NM
Mesd Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Mesd Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350189001145
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesd Early Childhood Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Moriarty · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesd Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesd Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM.
School address
District: Moriarty-Edgewood School District · New Mexico
NCES ID 350189001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Mesd Early Childhood Center grew from 74 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+48.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 350189001145 · Moriarty, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Moriarty High (671 students)
Mesd Early Childhood Center grew from 74 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+48.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Mesd Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moriarty High
Moriarty High
671 students
- Moriarty Eleme
Moriarty Elementary
464 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain Elementary
303 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
281 students
- Route 66 Eleme
Route 66 Elementary
278 students
- This school 116
Mesd Early Childhood Center
116 students
What this shows Mesd Early Childhood Center reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesd Early Childhood Center compares
Mesd Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
White 39.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Mesd Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Moriarty-Edgewood School District reports $14,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesd Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Route 66 Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesd Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesd Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Mesd Early Childhood Center?
Mesd Early Childhood Center has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moriarty, NM. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesd Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesd Early Childhood Center is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesd Early Childhood Center?
100.0% of students at Mesd Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesd Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Mesd Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Moriarty, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesd Early Childhood Center?
Mesd Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesd Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Moriarty?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesd Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moriarty on the city page.
What other schools are in Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Besides Mesd Early Childhood Center, Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty High (671 students), Moriarty Elementary (464 students), and South Mountain Elementary (303 students). See the Moriarty-Edgewood School District district page for the complete list.